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Cumberland, MD metro area Housing Market Brief

metro · as of July 2026

Seller's

What is Cumberland, MD metro area’s Alpha Score?

The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.

Price Momentum20%
67
Inventory Health25%
33
Affordability20%
91
Economic Strength20%No data
50
Rental Yield15%
75

Where is Cumberland, MD metro area in its market cycle?

EmergingGrowingMaturePeakingDecliningRecovering

Cumberland, MD metro area is classified as Growing strengthening, with scores rising over recent months. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.

What’s the forecast for Cumberland, MD metro area?

Our model forecasts Cumberland, MD metro area’s home prices to rise about 5.7% over the next 12 months (medium confidence).

This is a separate, forward-looking view — not the cycle classification above. See how past forecasts performed on the track record, or the full local forecast with its confidence range on the market page.

Cumberland, MD metro area housing market data

MetricValueYoY
Median Sale Price$168K▲ +5.1%
Median Days on Market52 days-5.4%
Months of Supply4.8▲ +45.5%
Homes for Sale347▲ +8.1%
Homes Sold72-25.8%
Median Price / Sq Ft$112▲ +1.5%

How has Cumberland, MD metro area’s Alpha Score moved?

Now: 61
12-period trend
Median sale price · 12 mo

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Frequently asked questions

Is Cumberland, MD metro area a buyer's or seller's market?

As of July 2026, Cumberland, MD metro area is classified as a Seller's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 61 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.

Are home prices rising or falling in Cumberland, MD metro area?

The median sale price in Cumberland, MD metro area is $168K, having risen 5.1% over the past year.

How affordable is Cumberland, MD metro area?

Cumberland, MD metro area scores 91 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.

What's driving Cumberland, MD metro area's Alpha Score?

Cumberland, MD metro area's strongest dimension is Affordability (91/100) and its weakest is Inventory Health (33/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.

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